The more expensive, the less exciting

I mean, think about it. The more money you spend on something, the more you’ll plan it. You’re trying to make sure it’s good. You or whoever sets it up wants it to be perfect.

For instance…

Going on a luxury cruise to Alaska

Eating a seven course meal

Seeing a Broadway show

Staying in a penthouse apartment

Contrast those with these:

Randomly riding your motorcycle to Alaska

Eating the most exotic food you can get at a foreign restaurant

Doing an improv show on the street

Couch surfing

That first group might be wonderful. Don’t get me wrong. In terms of pure excitement, though, I think the second group wins.

Excitement is all about heightened emotions. The more money you pay, the more you’ll play it safe. You don’t want to risk messing it up. So the emotions might run high in the planning but then not so much in the moment. And with the emotions goes the excitement.